MA H1677

Contract provisions that waive employee rights to pursue claims of discrimination, non-payment of wages/benefits, retaliation, harassment, or public policy violations are deemed unconscionable, void, and unenforceable for claims arising after the waiver is signed

Employers who enforce or attempt to enforce prohibited waivers are liable for reasonable attorney's fees and costs

Employers cannot retaliate against workers who refuse to sign contracts containing prohibited waivers, including through failure to hire, discharge, suspension, demotion, or other adverse employment actions

Aggrieved individuals have 3 years to file civil action seeking tort remedies, injunctive relief, litigation costs, and attorney's fees

Collective bargaining agreements are exempt from these restrictions; the law applies to contracts entered into, renewed, modified, or amended after passage